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YORK, Maine — A group that plans to publish a book to tell the story of the history of Cape Neddick will next meet at 1 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 18, at York Public Library, 15 Long Sands Road.

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Posted Jan. 13, 2014 at 2:00 AM

Posted Jan. 13, 2014 at 2:00 AM

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YORK, Maine — A group that plans to publish a book to tell the story of the history of Cape Neddick will next meet at 1 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 18, at York Public Library, 15 Long Sands Road.

Organizer Kevin Freeman said he has researched Native Americans in Cape Neddick and is looking for information and any artifacts. All are welcome to attend and to contribute.

For information, visit www.capeneddickmaine.org or call Freeman at (207) 475-5277.

SOUTH BERWICK, Maine — The South Berwick Recreation Department announced special group ski rates for family and friends for King Pine Resorts.

Known for its family-friendly atmosphere, affordability and consistent snow conditions, King Pine offers ski and snowboard terrain for all skill levels.

Trip dates are Feb. 2, 9 and 23, and March 2, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Lessons and rentals will be available. For details, call Recreation Director Sharon Brassard at (207) 384-3306.

YORK, Maine — Is your heart healthy? Find out at a free "Lunch and Learn," offered by the Women's Committee of York Hospital. The lunch will be held at noon Wednesday, Jan. 22, at York Public Library. York Hospital cardiologist Dr. Erin Rafferty will present a talk on keeping your heart healthy. RSVPs are required; e-mail info@yorkhospital.com or call (207) 351-2385.

YORK, Maine — Learn the basics of backyard beekeeping with two experienced beekeepers at a York Adult Education program. Attendees will learn how to choose a site for your hive, how to care for the bees and use the products of the hive.

Beekeeping 101 will run for five sessions. The first class will be held from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 23. For information, call (207) 363-7922 or visit www.yorkadulteducation.org.

SOUTH BERWICK, Maine — Getting to know your old house — who built it and when, what's special about it and how it can be sensitively updated — gives you a sense of confidence about owning and caring for it.

Learn how to piece together the history of your old house as Joseph Cornish, supervising preservation services manager at Historic New England, shows where to track down records of your home's history, and what the surviving physical evidence of your old house has to say about its past.

The program will be held from 7 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 16, at the Jewett-Eastman House in South Berwick. This program is free to Historic New England members, and $5 for nonmembers. Registration is recommended. For details, call (207) 384-2454.

ELIOT, Maine — Eliot is actively seeking donations to its fuel assistance program. The program works to help individuals and families who do not qualify for general assistance, but are in need of help heating their homes this winter.

Donations may be dropped off at the Eliot Town Office during business hours or checks may be made out to the Town of Eliot, with Fuel Assistance Program on the memo line, and mailed to: Eliot Town Office, 1333 State Road, Eliot, ME 03903.